Assistant Teacher - Special Education (Small Groups)

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) invites you to join our team as an assistant teacher supporting K-12 students with special needs. You will work with a teacher in small groups, monitor progress, and reinforce learning using SESI's CASE PBIS framework.

You will assist with assessments, parent communication, and individualized instruction in diverse classrooms. In collaboration with colleagues, you will contribute to a positive learning environment, provide behavioral support, and help

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Lead small group instruction implementing SESI's academic rotational model.
• Partner with the teacher to provide customized behavior and academic support and conduct assessments.
• Reinforce learning by assigning tasks, using data to determine appropriate materials, and completing one-on-one tutorials.
• Assist the teacher with large group activities, grading work, guiding independent study or enrichment activities, and providing accommodations and modifications as necessary.
• Utilize behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support the creation and implementation of daily plans.
• Support, document, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate school locations.
• Work in collaboration with other teachers, assistant teachers, and related service providers to address students’ needs.

Skills

Experience with SPED students

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) invites you to join our team as an assistant teacher supporting K-12 students with special needs. You will work with a teacher in small groups, monitor progress, and reinforce learning using SESI's CASE PBIS framework.

You will assist with assessments, parent communication, and individualized instruction in diverse classrooms. In collaboration with colleagues, you will contribute to a positive learning environment, provide behavioral support, and help